Is Williams’ injury a blessing in disguise?

IRVING – One wag called Roy Williams’ fractured right arm a “lucky break” for the Cowboys, but let’s not forget the former Oklahoma star is pretty solid against the run and on special teams.

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Roy Williams, before the start of Monday’s game.

Coach Wade Phillips said Tuesday that Williams will miss three to four weeks after fracturing a bone in his right arm in the 41-37 victory over Philadelphia. To help the break heal, Williams was scheduled to have a plate inserted into the arm Tuesday.

There’s no denying Williams is a liability in coverage, but he could be missed in Green Bay next Sunday night against a Packers team that also has a solid running back to go along with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Pat Watkins will replace Williams at strong safety.

“He’s a good tackler and he’s a pretty good cover man,” Phillips said when asked why he thinks Watkins, a natural free safety, can handle strong safety. “He’s got some skills as far as a one-on-one cover guy. We thought those attributes would be good. And he’s an aggressive guy. He’s good on special teams. So I think that suits him more.”